Performance Over Geography: The Real Test Of Democratic Leadership

By Apst. P. O. Edu., Esq.   The argument from Ovie Omo-Agege’s camp that Sen. Ede Dafinone should be denied reelection simply because he shares the same federal constituency as the sitting governor is political rhetoric, not constitutional logic.   Under Nigeria’s democratic framework, the offices of governor and senator are distinct, independently elected, and serve different functions. The electorate of Delta Central sent Distinguished Sen. Ede Dafinone to the National Assembly based on his capacity to represent their interests at the federal level — not to balance geography within…

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Opinion: Voters’ Low Turnout In Delta South Senatorial District: Matters Arising

By FRANCIS B. ABULU, Esq   A low point of the February 25 presidential election was the abysmal low voter turnout in five predominantly coastal local councils in Delta South senatorial district. A repeat of that negative feature in tomorrow’s governorship and State assembly elections would have far-reaching consequences for the fortune of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). The abiding tenet of democracy is that a government which assumes power based on its overwhelming electoral support is ultimately expected to enhance the well-being of its citizens. Consequently, our people must be…

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NBA Warns Against Unlawful Use Of Car Sticker By Unauthorized Persons

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Udu branch has warned against the use of the association sticker by non lawyers and unauthorized persons.   In a statement signed by the association  publicity secretary, Mr. Austin Nyekigbe, Esq., the body has called on security in the area to man the road and fish out those parading as lawyers while they are not.   According to the statement, “It has come to the attention of the Nigerian Bar Association, Udu Branch that some members of the public who are neither Lawyers nor authorized…

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